Tuesday, March 22, 2011

What Is It?

April may be the cruelest month, but, so far, March hasn't been any picnic. Snow yesterday; snow tomorrow. This seems to be the year of the winter that won't end. I thought I'd post this photo and see if we could have a little fun while we're waiting for spring weather.

What is it?

Too bad that the sun wasn't out because the diamond cuts really sparkle. This item would have graced every well-set Victorian table. It is silver plated and stands a little over 11 in. tall. Other than that, the photo is a pretty good representation of this item.

Just for fun, the first person to post the correct answer will receive a discount of $5 off a purchase of $25 or more at Aunt Lizzie's Whatnot Shop. For $25, you could fill several bags with goodies.

No more hints for right now. Just that I was mistaken as to its use when I first saw it. Now it's your turn.
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  1. PattyMarch 26, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    It would hold pickles on an elegant table setting!
    Gotta love Aunt Lizzie's!

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  2. Aunt Lizzie's Whatnot ShopMarch 26, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Patty,

    You are right! Good job. As you well know, for $25 you will need to bring someone with you to help carry your purchases. See you soon!

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  3. Aunt Lizzie's Whatnot ShopMarch 27, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    I should have added that this item is called a pickle castor. Some came with colored glass inserts. They are really quite lovely and evocative of another time.

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  4. Amy DMay 16, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Wow what a nice piece! I was thinking some type of server......those must have been some fancy pickles! LOL

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